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John Greenhow Special Blend Teas
These fine teas, specially blended for Colonial Williamsburg, include varieties that delighted colonial tea enthusiasts. In 1768, colonists consumed more than a million pounds of tea. Their willingness to boycott tea in the 1770s is a testament to their passion for revolution.
Darjeeling, an Indian black tea grown high in the Himalayan foothills, has a unique muscatel or grape-like taste and exquisite bouquet. Its delicate flavor makes it one of the most sought-after teas in the world. About 10,000 pounds of Darjeeling were thrown overboard during the Boston Tea Party.
1/4 lb. Loose Tea, No. 38182
Bohea, a crisp, distinctive blend of Chinese black teas (orange pekoe, pekoe and souchong) was the overwhelming favorite of the American colonists. It was so popular that the word Bohea, pronounced Boo-Hee, was a slang term for tea.
1/4 lb. Loose Tea, No. 38398
Oolong makes a pale yellow brew with a floral, fruity quality reminiscent of peaches and a hint of smoke. The leaves are semi-fermented. This rich, mellow Chinese tea is sometimes called "the champagne of teas."
1/4 lb. Loose Tea, No. 38042
25 Tea Bags, No. 107573
Earl Gray is an early 19th-century blend of fully fermented black teas with a tangy, pungent note introduced by bergamot orange oil. It is especially popular as a breakfast tea.
1/4 lb. Loose Tea, No. 38315
Pinhead Gunpowder is a green Chinese tea. Pale straw colored, the brew is light and refreshing in flavor. Each leaf is hand-rolled into a pellet-shaped ball. Because the tightly rolled shape helps the tea retain its freshness, it was one of the first teas to be exported from China.
1/4 lb. Loose Tea, No.38224
Lapsong Souchong is a black Chinese tea with a distinct smoky aroma and flavor, which is achieved through drying the tea leaves over pine log fires. Dark in color, the brew is bold and robust.
1/4 lb. Loose Tea, No. 38109
